Category: Reviews
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‘BOYS STATE’ Paints a Powerful Portrait of American Democracy
SCAD Radio was given the opportunity to view a screening of Boys State and attend a Q&A session with the filmmakers and subjects of the documentary. Among most of the general public, the prevailing opinion of contemporary American democracy is that it’s in seriously ailing condition. There’s a sense that there’s no point in participating,…
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Peculiar and Innovative ‘Midnight Snack’ by Homeshake Turns 5 This Year
Midnight Snack turned five years old this week. This was the Toronto-based artist Homeshake’s second studio album–not counting two mixtapes. Homeshake (aka Peter Sagar) may be best known as the former guitarist in Mac Demarco’s touring band, but his idiosyncratic lo-fi R&B tracks are wonderfully silly yet infectiously groovy, and they more than stand on…
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The Art of Simplicity: A Look Into Childish Gambino’s “3.15.20”
This article was written during the spring quarter when SCAD Radio wasn’t able to post regularly. Donald Glover, the artist formally known as Childish Gambino, has dropped a new album—and it’s beautifully minimalist. On March 15, 2020, the modern renaissance man teased the album with a loop on the website donaldgloverpresents.com, only to take down…
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“Ducking Test” – New Bewarewolves Single Brings Legitimacy to Societal Angst
After a bit of a hiatus, Northeast Ohio post-punk band Bewarewolves has returned with a new single. “Ducking Test” keeps in line with their signature guitar-heavy and drum-driven sound while commenting on the turbulent nature of the era that we’re living in. Behind the compelling beat and fuzzed guitar lines, the lyrics present a bleak…
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‘Microphones in 2020’ Review – Phil Elverum Then and Now
Since there’s not much else to do when you’re stuck inside due to a global pandemic, my roommate Savannah and I have taken to watching TV shows together, almost like an old married couple. Our current endeavor has been the series Lost. It’s my first time watching it, and Savannah’s third. Every once in a…
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‘Petals for Armor’ Review – Hayley Williams Branches Out with Solo Endeavor
Just because COVID-19 stopped the world, it doesn’t mean music stopped with it. Hayley Williams, a musical artist most well-known for being the front-woman of Paramore, released her debut solo-album on May 8, 2020, and it’s most definitely an excellent album to have on repeat during these “unprecedented times.” Post-divorce in 2017, Hayley’s life changed…